Note: For South Africansyou may use (Pick ‘n Pay’s ) 2-3 minute Asian Shrimp noodles or (Checkers) 2-3 minute Roca Prawn flavoured noodles including the spice sachet with which it comes.

Do NOT use the others.

If you have some cucumber that is beginning to wilt you may whiz it up (metal blade on) in food processor chopped soup style and add it. It will not improve the flavor nor will it spoil the soup but you will have the added benefits of extra nutrients.

If using a whole chicken you may pre cook or steam, (no water added) covered in microwave but do not add the butter as there will be enough chicken fat already.

Chicken together with its juices are added just before serving.

I add 2 packets chicken noodle soup, 2 chicken stock cubes and 2 packets of dried instant ramen noodles of which you must use the “prawn or shrimp flavor” which are your 2/3 minute noodles including the little spice sachet with which it comes, plus a handful of broken up spaghetti (approximately 44 g).

Pre grill whole chicken thighs or if using fillets stir-fry in mixture half butter to oil or in chicken schmalz left over from grilled chicken together with a sprinkling cayenne pepper and salt. Set aside to cool when juices run clear.

Prepare your soup: To food processor with metal blade on add whole garlic cloves on bottom followed by roughly chopped onions, carrots and celery and pulse until finely chopped.

Empty all veggies into 5 liter wok or pot.

Swish out food processor bowl with water included in recipe and add to your pot together with balance of ingredients in given order.